Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

Kingland; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site office in Ames

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kingland in Ames, Iowa is seeking an Advanced Cybersecurity Intern to support governance, risk and compliance and security operations initiatives. The role offers hands-on exposure to audits, threat monitoring, and security controls within Kingland technology stacks.

You will collaborate with software development and IT operations teams, gaining experience with SAST/DAST tools, SIEM, network tools, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with common security audit frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC).
• Experience interpreting SAST/DAST results for risk analysis and mitigation guidance.
• Experience using security tools (SAST/DAST, SIEM, network scanners).
• Knowledge of ports, protocols, and firewall traffic; understanding security concepts and best practices.
• Currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-focused program (2- or 4-year).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation for security audits (NIST, ISO, SOC).
• Monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities; triage findings and conduct threat intel.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement controls within Kingland stacks; develop processes around controls.

Skills

GRC

SecOps

Communication

Research & Problem Solving

Education

Cybersecurity focus program

Enrollment in two/four-year institution

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SAST/DAST tools

SIEM

Network scanning tools

Network monitoring tools

Firewalls

AWS

Job description

Since 1992, Kingland has been a leading provider of enterprise software products, using innovative problem solving to address many of the most complex data, risk, and regulatory compliance challenges for some of the most integral companies in the world. Because our actions and decisions are guided by our purpose – delivering confidence to make the world work better – we create predictability, consistency, and trust in our business. This allows Kingland to serve like no one else can, upholding our values of authenticity, creativity, excellence, and ownership, enabling our clients to use data to confidently manage risk and comply with regulations.

We believe that every employee plays an important role in the business and contributes to the success and growth that we continue to experience. We seek individuals with unique skill sets that have the desire to work on mission-critical programs. We believe in the value of in-person connection and interactions within our US offices in Ames and Clear Lake, Iowa and Fort Myers, Florida, while also offering team members flexibility that supports the unique needs of both their work and personal lives. By using best practices in developing and maintaining enterprise-class software products, you can be a part of an amazing team committed to our purpose and values. We hope that you will choose to launch yourself into an exciting new adventure at Kingland.

POSITION SUMMARY | Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

The Cybersecurity Intern will serve as a member of the Security Office, focusing on one of two areas: Compliance/GRC or Security Operations/SecOps. Additionally, there will be opportunities to actively engage with relevant stakeholders, such as the Software Development teams and/or the IT Operations and Infrastructure teams.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES | Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

• GRC:
  • Assist in the preparation for security audits (NIST, ISO, SOC). Perform evidence collection.
• SecOps:
  • Actively monitor infrastructure and assets for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and ongoing cyber-attacks. Triage findings and perform threat intelligence.
• GRC/SecOps:
  • Interact with and collaborate with the security teams and various stakeholders to implement security controls within the Kingland technology stacks. Develop processes and procedures around security controls.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS | Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

• GRC:
  • Familiarity with common security audit frameworks.
  • Experience interpreting security SAST/DAST results for risk analysis and assisting with mitigation strategies
• SecOps:
  • Experience using Information Security tools such as SAST/DAST tools, network scanning tools, network monitoring tools, SIEM tools, etc.
  • Highly knowledgeable in network ports and protocols, network/firewall traffic, security concepts and best practices.
• GRC/SecOps:
  • Currently enrolled in a two or four year institution, specializing in a program with a cybersecurity focus.
  • Familiarity with Cybersecurity and Software Assurance concepts, either through coursework or experience.
  • Familiarity with good software development practices, project management, and/or managing information systems.
  • Ability to research and evaluate complex security problems, providing guidance and solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Major GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

PREFERRED SKILLS | Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

• Strong technical acumen, through coursework (engineering or CS) or experience.
• Experience with writing software code, such as Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with automation and scripting.
• Experience using Cloud services such as AWS.

LOCATION

• Kingland offers modern office location in Ames, Iowa

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